It covers 80 cities—from first-tier to fifth-tier—across China, many of which you’ve never heard of.
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It covers 80 cities—from first-tier to fifth-tier—across China, many of which you’ve never heard of.
This 25-minute video gives you a full understanding of how far China leads the world in infrastructure.
— Li Zexin 李泽欣 (@XH_Lee23) January 22, 2026
It covers 80 cities—from first-tier to fifth-tier—across China, many of which you've never heard of. pic.twitter.com/UAM7LDudwa
Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times. View more posts
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